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International Bulk Journal

International Bulk Journal - The magazine for the maritime dry bulk industry. Dry bulk shipping, commodities, port, logistics and equipment issues are all reviewed in every issue of IBJ.

The IBJ Awards 2011 were held at the Hilton Antwerp on Monday 14th November view winners list.

Putting people first

Solent Stevedores Limited commenced operations in the Port of Southampton in February 2000 and has firmly established itself as one of the leading stevedoring companies in the UK

Going for "Plan B"

Logmarin's Mario Terenzio explains how the company has been involved in all stages of Vale's floating hub for unloading iron ore and how Logmarin finds the most suitable supply chain solutions for its customers

True North, true growth

Canada's shipping companies and ports are investing boldly and gearing up to take advantage of opportunities deriving from major projects such as Quebec's Plan Nord and increasing trade on the Great Lakes-St Lawrence seaway system

A good year for Liebherr

2011 was a very successful year for Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes, which recorded its second highest turnover in its history

UAE ports buck the trend

Double-digit growth is not uncommon at ports worldwide but anywhere claiming an increase in bulk volumes of over 80% would usually draw gasps of surprise

Mississippi innovation

IBJ attended the naming ceremony of two new cranes from Gottwald Port Technology at St James' Stevedoring on the Mississippi River in February. The cranes will significantly increase the stevedore's handling capacity

Going deep to soar high

The Indian port of Krishnapatnam can now add the country's deepest draft to its list of advantages as it continues to set coal handling records

Providing for specific customer needs

Telestack ship loading and unloading gives customers maximum operational flexibility and mobility

Stockton Expands

The Port of Stockton is one of only two US West Coast ports that handle export iron ore and now, a public-private partnership has added 5,825 ft of rail to the port's overall capacity

Drought takes its toll

How drought will affect Mexico's demand for US feed grains is hard to assess, but the impact is likely to be felt for two to three years

Growing steady

High quality management, improved safety practices and the confidence of existing principals are helping Asian ship management companies to grow their managed fleets and expand overseas networks

Chinese ports are steaming ahead

As China's coal imports continue to soar, from 126m tonnes in 2009 to 182m tonnes last year, the country's ports are continuing to expand facilities to handle both this trade and other commodities such as iron ore

Investing for the future

Finnish ports are investing in new dry bulk handling facilities to capture new and growing commodity markets

A jewel off Southampton Water

The great silver dome reflected in the nearby water looks surreal. For a long time, however, it seemed that it would remain only an imaginative architect's rendering for a waste-to-energy facility

Custom engineered

A global leader in bulk material handling has begun offering custom-engineered vibration technology for manufacturers of shakers, separators, wash plants and other process equipment that uses vibration as a working force

Chris Boughton

The Managing Director of the Nectar Group describes the diverse range of activities and services offered by the company